Sawgrass Adventist® School

Our Staff

 

Teachers

 

Teacher Grade Bio

 


Angelique Louine

 Kindergarten

Mrs. Louine received her Bachelors’ Degree from the University of Phoenix. She also holds aMasters’ degree in Human Resources Management from Walden University. In additional to her degrees, she obtained from Nova Southeastern University her Child Development Associate and Director Credential.


Mrs. Louine’s interest involves teaching and training children to help them achieve both, their academic and spiritual goals.

 

 

Heather Kelly

 1st Grade Ms. Kelly received her Bachelors’ degree from Columbia Union College, now known as Washington Adventist University. She obtained Master's degree from Concordia University. In Ms. Kelly’s free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and exercising.

 

 

Fernanda Alves

 2nd Grade

Ms. Alves received her Bachelor of Science degree in Spanish Studies; and, post-graduate in Childhood Education. Ms. Alves loves traveling, photography, and fashion.

 

 

 

Luseny Alphonse

 3rd Grade Mrs. Alphonse grew up in South Florida where she received her undergraduate degree and state certification in Elementary Education. She is married with two children. Mrs. Alphonse feels pleased and honored to teach in SAS, and to be able to work with our children to prepare them for service to God and their community.

 

 

 

 

Jessica Trana 		4th Grade Mrs. Trana has been teaching at Sawgrass since 2017. She has a love and appreciation for Adventist education as she has attended Adventist schools from kindergarten all the way through college graduation. She is originally from the Midwest where she met her husband Brett Trana, but moved down to Florida to pursue her teaching career.

 

 

Nathalia Knott

 5th Grade Mrs. Knott has been teaching in SAS upper-class grades in Language Arts since 2012. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from University of Florida; and, post-graduate in Education from Nova-Southeastern University. Mrs. Knott is married with three children. Her heart’s desire is to share the love of Christ with those she comes in contact with.

 

 

Candace Brown

Middle School:

6 – 8
Math & History
6th Grade Homeroom

 Ms. Brown has been a teacher for 6 years. She began her educational journey at our very own Little Piece of Heaven Preschool. Ms. Brown specializes in Math but is also qualified in Science and Special Education.

 

 

Joyanna Flynn

 Middle School: 6 – 8
Reading & Writing
7th Grade Homeroom		 Ms. Flynn, is a Seventh-Day Adventist teacher who has a passion for learning. She has been a teacher in the state of Florida for 4yrs teaching Math, Science, Social Studies and STEM. Ms. Flynn received her Bachelors in Life science and her Masters in Science Education grades 6-12. She has a zeal for education and is excited to bring her enthusiasm and passion to our school. 

 


Dane Hurst

 Middle School: 6 – 8
Social Studies
8th Grade Homeroom		 Mr. Hurst has been a teacher for over 10 years in public school education and has been with SAS since 2019. He became a teacher to answer a calling from God to make a positive impact in his community and has been seeking to positively change lives of the kids & adults around him ever since.

 

 

 

Netanya Paul 

 Art  

 

Dan Hunter

 Physical Education &
Music		  

 

Administrative Staff

 

Mr. Stevenson was born in South Africa to third generation White African Parents. Upon arriving in the United States, he attended Andrews Academy, then Cedar Lake Academy and graduated from Andrews University with a degree in Psychology and Religion. He later earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern Mississippi. After college, Mr. Stevenson worked as a boy’s dean, campus chaplain, history teacher, Bible teacher, vice principal then principal of several Adventist Junior, Senior and Boarding Academies across the United States. While working in schools, he was blessed as a capable and inspired public speaker who loves to share his love for the Lord and Adventist Christian education. He is most happy working with students, preaching, teaching, and conducting weeks of prayer and evangelistic series. His daily desire and prayer is to prepare his students to be successful in this life and be ready to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
Mr. Stevenson was born in South Africa to third generation White African Parents. Upon arriving in the United States, he attended Andrews Academy, then Cedar Lake Academy and graduated from Andrews University with a degree in Psychology and Religion. He later earned a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern Mississippi. After college, Mr. Stevenson worked as a boy’s dean, campus chaplain, history teacher, Bible teacher, vice principal then principal of several Adventist Junior, Senior and Boarding Academies across the United States. While working in schools, he was blessed as a capable and inspired public speaker who loves to share his love for the Lord and Adventist Christian education. He is most happy working with students, preaching, teaching, and conducting weeks of prayer and evangelistic series. His daily desire and prayer is to prepare his students to be successful in this life and be ready to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

Robert Stevenson
Principal

 

Ms. Melissa is a passionate individual with a heart for service. Born in Staten Island, NY, and raised between Brooklyn, NY, Chicago, IL and Plantation, FL. Melissa is a proud mother of two high schoolers. With an academic background in Business Management and Preschool Directorship, Melissa brings a unique blend of leadership and nurturing qualities to her pursuits. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she finds immense joy in dedicating her time to church ministry, where she volunteers wholeheartedly. Melissa's warm and caring nature extends to her community, where she actively seeks ways to make a positive impact. Her dedication to helping others and her genuine enthusiasm for connecting with people make her a valuable asset to any endeavor.
Ms. Melissa is a passionate individual with a heart for service. Born in Staten Island, NY, and raised between Brooklyn, NY, Chicago, IL and Plantation, FL. Melissa is a proud mother of two high schoolers. With an academic background in Business Management and Preschool Directorship, Melissa brings a unique blend of leadership and nurturing qualities to her pursuits. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she finds immense joy in dedicating her time to church ministry, where she volunteers wholeheartedly. Melissa's warm and caring nature extends to her community, where she actively seeks ways to make a positive impact. Her dedication to helping others and her genuine enthusiasm for connecting with people make her a valuable asset to any endeavor.

Melissa Mangual
Office Manager

 

Steve Bromfield
Treasurer

 

 

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